J.D. Admission Timeline

Admissions files for J.D. candidates are created only after the law school receives a completed application form and fee. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. While our priority deadline is March 1, January and February are the prime months to have your application considered. Applications received from well-qualified candidates after the priority deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

The Admissions Office will confirm receipt of your application for admission. We will keep you informed throughout the process and will notify you of the final decision on your application. Once the Admissions Committee begins meeting in January, all J.D. applications are considered as soon as they are completed. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so the sooner your application is received and completed, the sooner you can be considered by the committee.

If you choose to accept an offer of admission from us, you must submit a $300 tuition deposit by the deadline stated in your notice of admission (for most admits this will be April 15) to hold your place in the class. A second non-refundable deposit of $300 is required from all admitted students by June 15.

Please note: if you plan to apply for financial aid, you should do so at the same time you apply for admission. Although no financial aid award will be made until after you are admitted, do not wait until you are admitted before beginning your application for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for further information.

Office of Admissions
Lewis & Clark Law School
10015 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97219-7799
Phone: 503-768-6613
Fax: 503-768-6793
Email: lawadmss@lclark.edu